Job no: 497445
Work type: Permanent Full time
Location: Gowrie Park
Categories: Engineering & Technical
Go BIG with hydropower and large-scale renewable energy refurbishment projects.
Generous salary progression and benefits package. Work in BIG locations alongside experienced tradespeople.Central hub in Gowrie Park, with area allowance.Salary range $135,459 – $157,027 plus super, allowances (including $5,772 area allowance) and overtime. With the help of over 30,000 people over 100 years, we have built, maintained, and refurbished hydropower infrastructure across Tasmania. We're fuelling the future of energy with the power of the past, and we need skilled and reliable people to join us, as we look ahead to a suite of major refurbishments of our power stations on the North and West Coast, commencing in 2026!
We support applications from all members of our community for equitable access to our employment opportunities. We are open to discussing workplace flexibility in all our vacancies, to ensure we can attract the best candidates and accommodate individual needs, differences, disabilities and working arrangements, even in ways we have not thought of. Our merit-based recruitment practices are founded on building diversity by fostering an inclusive, flexible and equitable workplace. For more information about Hydro Tasmania please visit our website www.hydro.com.au/careers
Who are you? A senior technical operational tradesperson with several years' experience in either mechanical or electrical fields, who is looking to join transition to renewables. With a proven track record in leading the planning and execution of heavy industrial outages, you bring a deep understanding of commercial and business considerations to support and justify outage business cases. This includes resource planning, budgeting, cost control processes, and delivering ongoing reports to stakeholders to endure strategies are being excited.
You keep safety front of mind and can provide leadership in this space while promoting quality of work and time management, while connecting the team to being part of something BIG!
In addition to Mechanical or Electrical Trade qualifications and/or an Engineering Certificate, qualifications in Operational or Project Management—or equivalent leadership experience—are required. A valid driver's license and solid computer skills are also essential.
About the role: To put it simply… you will manage the full scope of major outages as our Major Works program focuses on assets on the North and West Coast of Tasmania. This will involve heavy involvement in the refurbishment of hydropower assets that have been operating for over 100 years!
As a Outage Manager, you will be…
? Managing the planning and details of the outage, to define the schedule, cost, quality, and risks.
? Handling procurement and offsite manufacture and/or refurbishment of components of the plant.
? Accountability for the Outage finalisation process including the preparation of commissioning plans and documentation for submission.
? Leading the Hazard and Operability Studies (HazOpS) of new or modified equipment.
? Work closely with a range of stakeholders including the Commercial team,
? Leading the outage management team and driving improvements in safety and quality.
More information can be found on the attached Position Description:PD- AI- Outage Manager- HT5- Sept 2024.pdf
Haven't convinced you yet? As the Outage Manager, you'll work a 9-day fortnight, this may evolve at different stages of outages. You will also have access to vehicles when travelling to our sites.
On top of a competitive remuneration package, you get the best of working on our stunning location in the stunning North and Northwest. Based only 40 minutes from Devonport and 15 from Sheffield, the wild surrounds are filled with bushwalking tracks, and stunning fishing and boating locations (cough cough, the hydro lakes!)
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Let's get applying! Attach your resume and a cover letter outlining what skills and experience you can bring to this role. We will be running an agile recruitment process and will engage with suitable candidates as soon we have reviewed their applications.
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